The Ultimate Portland Quiz

With its snow-capped mountains and inactive volcano, clean streets and exciting nightlife, Portland, Oregon, is an excellent vacation destination. You can enjoy day-to-day life at "The Living Room," learn about the art of painting on velvet at one of Oregon's many museums, and enjoy a wine bar or jazz club in the evening. There's something for everyone, and while it may rain a little from time to time, when the sun is out you can really fall in love with Portland. Take our quiz to learn more about this lovely city.

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Question 1 of 20

What is the closest snow-capped mountain to Portland?

Mount Rainier

Mount Hood

Just 90 minutes outside of Portland is Mount Hood, the closest of several snow-capped mountains in the vicinity.

Mount Adams

Question 2 of 20

How high is Mount Hood?

5,000

8,000

11,000

At a little over 11,000 feet (3,353 meters), Mount Hood is visible from several vantage points throughout the city.

Question 3 of 20

What is the name of the river that cuts through Portland?

Columbia River

Mississippi River

Willamette River

Running through Portland, on its way to the Columbia River, is the Willamette River.

Question 4 of 20

Which river forms the border between the States of Washington and Oregon?

Columbia River

The border between the state of Oregon and the state of Washington is defined by the Columbia River.

Mississippi River

Oregon River

Question 5 of 20

What is the name of the inactive volcano on the east end of Portland?

Mount Blanc

Mount Rushmore

Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor, an inactive volcano, sits quietly on the east end of Portland.

Question 6 of 20

The streets in the northwest section of Portland are organized how?

alphabetically

Beginning with Burnside Street, the streets in the northwest section of Portland run alphabetically.

numerically

by names of states

Question 7 of 20

Which famous television show uses several street names from Portland?

The Simpsons

The creator of The Simpsons, Matt Groening, is a native of Portland, and used many of the street names on the show.

The Family Guy

Futurama

Question 8 of 20

Approximately how many blocks in northwest Portland fit into one mile?

10

20

There are about 20 blocks per mile in the northwest area of Portland, which means the blocks are really quite short.

30

Question 9 of 20

The people wearing green uniforms belong to which of these Portland services?

the police

the Oregon National Guard

the Sidewalk Ambassadors

Portland's Sidewalk Ambassadors take to the streets in search of those who need help -- with any information they can offer.

Question 10 of 20

Why are people discouraged from giving money to Portland's many panhandlers?

These people need to get a real job.

There are many social services available for the disadvantaged in Portland.

The city of Portland's invests a lot of money in social services, so government help is available for those who qualify.

The Portland panhandlers are not actually poor, they are actors.

Question 11 of 20

What is the population of the Portland?

two million

There are approximately 550,000 people in Portland itself, with another 1.5 million in the surrounding metro area.

six million

nine million

Question 12 of 20

What is the average summer temperature in Portland?

58 degrees

78 degrees

Portland boasts of very pleasant summers, with average temperatures just under 80 degrees.

98 degrees

Question 13 of 20

What is Portland's average annual rainfall?

36.5

Portland gets a bad rap as a horribly rainy city, but its 36.5 inches (93 cm) of annual rain is no higher than several American cities.

46.5

56.5

Question 14 of 20

How much does an all-day bus pass cost?

4

5

You can get around all day in Portland for just $5.00 with their Tri-Met all-day bus pass.

6

Question 15 of 20

Which of these Mexican cities is a sister city to Portland?

Mexico City

Tijuana

Guadalajara

Oregon has nine sister cities, including the Mexican city of Guadalajara.

Question 16 of 20

Portland and its sister city, Guadalajara, celebrate which of these holidays together?

Christmas

Cinco de Mayo

Come to Portland for Cinco de Mayo, and see how Portland and Guadalajara celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday.

Independence Day

Question 17 of 20

Natives of Oregon refer to which of these as "The Living Room?"

Pioneer Courthouse Square

Citizens of Oregon paid for bricks with their names etched in them to be used in building Pioneer Courthouse Square. The Living Room, as they call it, is home to hundreds of events per year.

The Lloyd Center

Commodore Lounge

Question 18 of 20

Velveteria is what sort of attraction?

Velveteria is an ice cream shop devoted to velvety ice cream.

Velveteria is a fabrics shop that sells high-end velvet.

Velveteria is a museum that focuses on velvet paintings.

One of the many attractions on 28th Ave. is Velveteria, a museum that features many paintings on velvet.

Question 19 of 20

How many books will you find at Powell's City of Books?

10,000

100,000

one million

There are nearly one million books for you to chose from at Powell's City of Books. Have a seat at the coffee shop and enjoy.

Question 20 of 20

Which of these Portland restaurants has a "no menu" policy?

Byways Café

Genoa

Genoa, an Italian restaurant located at 2832 SE Belmont St., is a "chef's choice" restaurant. You can chose from one of three entrées available that day, but the other six courses are up to the chef.